Some people might think that GSP’s relatively low share of total U.S. imports means it doesn’t have a big impact. However, for the products covered by GSP – and the American companies buying those products – its importance cannot be overstated. There were approximately 10,600 country-product combinations imported under...
Continue readingThe Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program eliminates U.S. tariffs (i.e., taxes) on certain imports from developing countries. GSP imports in 2011 totaled $18.5 billion and the program saved American companies more than $700 million. GSP saved Vermont companies an estimated $1.1 million in 2011. Vermont companies imported an estimated $29....
Continue readingThe Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program eliminates U.S. tariffs (i.e., taxes) on certain imports from developing countries. GSP imports in 2011 totaled $18.5 billion and the program saved American companies more than $700 million. GSP saved North Dakota companies an estimated $785,000 in 2011. North Dakota companies imported an estimate...
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